Many people are misinformed about the "type" of music Collins produces. The problem deals with his fantastic ability to collide with different formats. The 90s American Music industry has placed him in the category of Adult Contemporary(aka Light Music). In the mid 80s, his career was considered Pop/Rock(AKA TOP 40). He can also fit into Classic Rock(ROCK), based on certain solo and Genesis songs.

Is he better as a Drummer, a singer, producer, songwriter, or even an actor? I don't know how it can all be inside this one English Male Heartthrob. Collins has artistic talents that are always full of energy, devotion, and spontaneity.

He is literally intense with his best qualities for Drumming and Singing. "In The Air Tonight" was his first popular breakthrough song as a solo artist- for good reason. The vocals and music capture more than an emotion, but state-of-mind. You can feel the painful accusations and bulit up anger at times in the song, which never really seem resolved. His songs past and present are based on human reality- either feeling anger or promise in dealing with change.

After 17 years as a solo artist, he has been able to develop a strong musical balance between his own life and society.

I have enjoyed his music for over five years with a passion. He is not what he appears to be and I find this to be a hugely attractive quality.

If you want to experience this artist's work in the best way possible here are some tips-

1. Listen to his albums BACKWARDS from Dance Into The Light(1996)to Face Value(1981). I suggest that you buy 1989's ...But Seriously before the rest.

2. Rent as many videos as you can find, reguardless if Collins is the main attention of the video or not. You need to be familar with his performance style, considering you may have missed his recent concert tour(foreign countries need not apply).

3. Do you have Questions about Phil? well look no further-

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The West Side has been created by Ilya Yakovlev (without the SPM), a seriously fabulous Phil Fan.

This is Meri Tomback, a 100% Phil Collins disciple, supporter, and Collector.

email me at mtomback@hotmail.com for words of wisdom, trading, or just to say- I LOVE PHIL COLLINS. :)